POLITICO’s Daily 10 is a list of the most competitive Senate races in the country — measuring polling, advertising strategy, the latest developments on the trail and other intangibles — as the 2010 midterm cycle gallops to the finish. The higher the ranking, the closer the race, with 1 being the most competitive and 10 being the least competitive race. Angle’s campaign has yet another "runaway from reporters" episode and Alaska polls reach a consensus that Murkowski has surged. Check out Thursday’s wrap-up here.

1. COLORADO — The day after Sen. Michael Bennet told CNN that he’d rather not to have President Barack Obama hit the campaign trail with him these last few hours, the president hosted a conference call for the appointed senator with 10,000 participants during which he said, “This race is just so close, and you can win it for Michael.” Democrats agree this is the closest race in the country right now — or as one operative put it, “see you at the Colorado courthouse,” suggesting a more-than-likely recount or legal battle after Election Day. While Bennet kicked off his GOTV tour, Republicans kept on offense by accusing the Democrat of having a conflict of interest with a potential pension deal while he was head of the Denver Public Schools. However, a less-than-flattering profile of Buck’s trouble to regain tea party momentum took the cake with this quote about the Republican from a local Colorado Springs GOP activist: “He needs to shut up and quit talking.”

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2. NEVADA — (Up 1 spot) Republican Sharron Angle once again invited ridicule when she ran away Friday from television reporters in an airport — and subsequently banned the two Las Vegas television stations, the local NBC and CBS affiliates, from her election night party as their punishment. Angle replied to one reporter while walking through the baggage claim area: “Well, certainly. And I'll answer those questions when I'm the senator.” Although Angle still has an advantage in this race, Friday’s made-for-YouTube moment only feeds the narrative that she’s always ducking the press. One member of the media said the Republican’s campaign accused the press of “treating her like Paris Hilton.” Meanwhile, Jon Ralston’s most recent calculated early vote totals showed that “Democrats surge in Clark County, blunt GOP gains for the first time.”

3. WASHINGTON — (down 1 spot) With the nightmare of a third recount for Dino Rossi hanging in the balance, contradicting polls Thursday showed the Washington race both tightening and widening — but mostly in Murray’s favor after a Rasmussen Reports poll gave the Republican a single point lead. A new SurveyUSA poll showed Rossi and Democratic Sen. Patty Murray deadlocked at 47 percent, but a Washington State Poll gave the Democrat a four-point lead. Both candidates had events with veterans Friday before Rossi went on to stop by a victory center in Yakima, meanwhile Murray plans to embark on a 12-stop bus tour over the next three days.

4. ILLINOIS — Democrat Alexi Giannoulias prepares for yet another visit from his former basketball buddy, President Barack Obama, who is scheduled to hold a rally for Giannoulias Saturday on the South Side of Chicago. And while Giannoulias tries to energize his base, Republican Mark Kirk was forced to bring up his position on cap-and-trade again at a Warrenville event, during which he explained to a guest why he voted for the bill in the House then said he would have voted differently as a senator. Kirk, however, went up with a new powerful ad that uses the b-word, former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, declaring Giannoulias “too liberal, too immature” to be our senator.

5. WEST VIRGINIA — West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin’s Web ads painting his opponent as “crazy” (and set to the tune of Star Wars) made the front page of the Charleston Daily Mail, which is known to be the more conservative paper in the state’s largest city. When questioned about it, Raese told a reporter, “I think that's not even worth considering an answer.” Meanwhile, Raese is expected to get a big boost from two upcoming guests coming to campaign for him: Rock guitarist Ted Nugent will headline a rally for the Republican on Saturday in Charleston, while Rudy Giuliani is expected to come in at the eleventh hour on Monday event to stump for Raese as well.

Frankly, I find Sharron Angle the most frightening arrogant candidate of all. I saw that intereview at the airport tonight and she is unbelieveable . The voters deserve to know where she stands on the two wars and her arrogant statement that she will let them know when she is Senator is arrogance beyond anything I have ever seen and scary. Who does she think she is?! I pray Nevada does not vote this woman in. She is dangerous for our country.

If I were as uninformed about the election as these two, I would refrain from writing anything. Thankfully I am not. There is a huge news story here, but apparently these two are oblivious to it. I recommend watching the results Tuesday evening, at which point the light will shine upon them. 90 Republican gains in the House, 10 or 11 in the Senate. Now that's news worth writing about.

These "Daily 10" features remind me of Slate's inhouse survey of voters in the last election. Remember that? It showed Slate's staff voting 55 to 1 Obama over McCain. Politico obviously has the same "internals". They don't publish them, as Slate did, but just keep a tally of "Who Won the Day" and you'll notice the Dems with a healthy lead ... even on days when Repubs pick up polling points.

The Right moans about left bias in the media ad nauseum but the fact is, it's true and demonstrably so.

I might pay more attention your crappy ranking if you could at least get the polling numbers correct. The most recent poll in the state of Kentucky is by Rasmussen and it shows Paul ahead 53-41. The CN2/Braun numbers you posted aren't even correct.

Newsflash for Nevada Democrats, Don't worry about the elections this year. Voting machines are rigged to vote for your beloved Harry Reid. Why you don't even have to show up at the polls ! However if you don't believe me and still plan on voting then I look forward to seeing you at the polls on Wednesday , November 3rd.

Watching and listening to Sharron Angle one can only shake their head in disbelief at what is about to happen in America. Fear has turned to rage and is now threatening to put some of the most unqualified people possible in positions of power. If any of these 10 win Tuesday, it's the beginning of the end: http://theendisalwaysnear.blog...

SSKY: Angle is just taking a page out of Pelosi's playbook. "We will know what's in the bill after we pass it." I'm sure you agreed with Pelosi so why would you disagree with Angle's comment to hear her thoughts after she becomes senator. Hope you enjoy Tuesday night.

You Can LIE but can you READ? Invasion by illegal ie "Criminal Aliens"

Obviously you have never read the United States Constitution or else feel that in your ivory tower and wealth that it does not apply to you!!

I feel you need to read the following and act according to the peoples wish not your wishes or special interests wish list!

There are three references to the words "invasions," "invaded," and "invasion" in our U.S. Constitution:

Article I, Section 8: "The Congress shall have Power To Provide for calling forth the Militia to execute Laws of the Union, suppress insurrections and repel Invasions."

Article I, Section 10:"No State shall, without the Consent of Congress, lay any Duty of Tonnage, keep Troops, or Ships of War in time of Peace, enter into any Agreement or Compact with another State, or with a foreign Power, or engage in War, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent Danger as will not admit of delay."

Article IV, Section 4:"The United States shall guarantee to every State in the Union as Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against invasion, and on Application of the Legislature, of of the Executive (when the Legislative cannot be convened) against domestic Violence."

Your Oath of Office and sworn duties as referenced mean you must Act and put a Stop to the Invasion of all the Illegal immigrants we are experiencing.

Our U.S. Constitution mandates that invasions shall be repelled by Congress. and that means the persons in the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Our nation's sovereignty must be protected.

How can you even stand in front of a mirror and even look yourself in the eyes knowing you are a "Bought & Paid Hoe" for special interests and the Democratic Party Hacks? Tell me I am wrong, please because I fear for the future of our country as you certainly don't care about the people or our country!!